Mid Michigan Car Accident Lawyers: Lawsuits & Settlements

Our Mid Michigan car accident lawyers are dedicated to helping victims who were seriously injured or killed in an auto accident. For almost 50 years, we have protected the rights of auto accident injury victims, helping them receive justice and win maximum settlements for the injuries they suffered. This includes claims for both personal injuries against the negligent driver and for Michigan no-fault insurance benefits against the insurance company responsible for paying medical bills, lost wages, and other benefits.

Choosing Your Mid Michigan Car Accident Lawyer

The key to winning your case is to choose the best possible Mid Michigan car accident lawyer. This is often the difference between receiving a fair settlement or no settlement at all. Our Michigan auto accident attorneys have achieved the highest possible rating for ability and integrity in the legal profession and have been rated "Superb" by the top lawyer internet rating service.

Mid Michigan Car Accident Information

We handle all Mid Michigan cases involving all motor vehicle accidents; including cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrian accidents. These crashes occur on the streets, highways, sidewalks, and even in parking lots, however, the most common area where fatal car accidents take place is at an intersection.

Obtain Mid Michigan Traffic Accident Reports

As part of any Mid Michigan car accident case or any Michigan auto insurance claim, it is necessary to obtain the police traffic accident report. These reports are available to you by simply contacting the police agency and requesting the report. There is usually a fee for the report. If you choose us to represent you in your case, we will obtain and pay for the report and then provide you with your own copy.

The Mid Michigan area encompasses many counties, districts, and cities. For an auto accident that occurred in the Mid Michigan area, you should request your traffic report from the police department of the city where the accident occurred. Here are some of the major police departments in the Mid Michigan area:

If your Mid Michigan car accident was investigated by the Michigan State Police or the local police department, you can now order the Michigan Traffic Crash Report online and you will be able to download your accident report.

How Our Lawyers Help You After a Mid Michigan Car Accident

The Michigan No-Fault Insurance laws are confusing. You need to know your rights after a Mid Michigan car accident. When you choose us for your car accident case, we will:

Get the accident report, witness statements, and full police investigation file

Get all of your medical records, hospital records, and treatment records

Common Mid Michigan Car Accident Injuries

There are close to 300,000 auto accidents in Michigan every year. Many of these result in serious injuries and death. More than 800 people died in fatal car accidents in Michigan in 2014. Almost 5,000 accident victims suffered incapacitating injuries that required hospitalization and prevented them from work and normal activities.

Our auto accident attorneys represent clients with all types pain and suffering injuries after a serious auto accident. These include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, back and neck injuries, knee injuries, shoulder injuries, scars, and all other serious injuries. In cases involving a fatal car accident in Mid Michigan, we will file a Michigan Wrongful Death claim on behalf of the family.

There are a number of factors that determine the amount of a Mid Michigan car accident settlement. Every case and every injury victim is different, so there is not set formula to determine the right amount of the settlement. Accident victims can claim a personal injury settlement that include compensation for these types of damages:

Pain & Suffering (at the time of the accident and going into the future)

Fright & Shock

Psychological Injuries (like PTSD & depression)

Scars & Permanent Disfigurements

Disability from Work & Activities

Loss of Income & Wages (past, present, & future)

Bystander Claims (witnessing a family member injured in an accident)

Death (filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit)

How Much Are Mid Michigan Car Accident Settlements?

Our expert car accident lawyers have won top settlements and jury verdicts for our clients. Below are examples of auto injury cases handled by our law firm.

$1,800,000 Settlement for a Lansing area woman who suffered a brain injury in an accident on I-96

$1,375,000 Settlement for a woman who suffered spinal cord injury in a Detroit car accident that caused paralysis.

$1,000,000 Judgment against a negligent driver for hitting a bicyclist in a Detroit suburb

$ 900,000 Settlement in an Eaton County, Michigan wrongful death settlement

$ 950,000 Settlement in St. Clair County for a woman who suffered serious injuries in a car accident

$ 700,000 Settlement for an I-94 auto accident near Ann Arbor

$ 525,000 Settlement for a Detroit man who suffered a fractured pelvis from in a highway shoulder accident

Get Our Free Michigan Car Accident Book

If you would like more information about your legal rights after a Mid Michigan car accident, you can order our FREE book written by Michigan car accident lawyer Lawrence J. Buckfire, "The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook" by clicking on the book link. We will send it out immediately along with other important information on car accident and No-Fault Insurance claims.

Who are the Best Rated Michigan Auto Accident Lawyers?

Our legal team includes the most successful car accident attorneys in Michigan. Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. and our lawyers have won the top awards in the legal profession, including:

U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms

"Best Michigan Personal Injury Attorney" by American Lawyer Academy

Named Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Michigan

Honored as "Super Lawyers"

Top Martindale-Hubbell Rating (AV) for Skill & Integrity

Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Review

"I was seriously injured in an auto accident as the passenger of a car being driven by a friend. I did not understand the no-fault laws and was looking for a law firm to help me. I chose Buckfire & Buckfire after researching law firms on the internet. My attorney was Robert Lantzy and he kept in constant communication with me. The firm helped me get all of my no-fault benefits paid and won a great settlement for me. I would highly recommend the law firm to anyone in need of a great Michigan personal injury law firm."

Written by: Mi-k'el Schimman

About Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

Date published: 5/9/2016

5/5 stars

Our No Fee Promise on Mid Michigan Car Accident Cases

Don't be concerned the money you might need to hire a lawyer. You can afford to have the best car accident law firm on your side without paying a penny out of your pocket. It literally costs nothing to get started and if your auto accident case is unsuccessful for any reason, you owe us nothing. We promise you in writing:

No money to hire us or get started on your case

We pay all case costs and expenses from start to finish

You pay no legal fees whatsoever unless you receive a settlement

Phone calls to our office are always free, forever.

Start Your Mid Michigan Car Accident Claim

There are three ways to get started on your car accident case today to get the settlement you deserve. You can:

Submit the Free Case Review Box on this page. An auto accident attorney will contact you shortly.

Chat with our online live operator who will provide your information to our law firm

Call (800) 606-1717 any time of day to speak with an injury lawyer about your case.

Warning: There is a strict time deadline for filing Mid Michigan car accident lawsuits. Call us today to learn more about Mid Michigan auto accident laws.

Mid Michigan Resources

We represent Michigan car accident clients in Adrian, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Bay City, Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, Canton, Clinton Township, Dearborn, Detroit, Eastpointe, East Lansing, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Flint, Garden City, Grand Rapids, Grosse Pointe, Hazel Park, Holland, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kentwood, Lansing, Marquette, Midland, Monroe, Mount Clements, Muskegon, Novi, Oak Park, Okemos Owosso, Pontiac, Port Huron, Portage, Rochester, Roseville, Royal Oak, Saginaw, St. Clair Shores, Shelby Township, Southtgate, Southfield, Sterling Heights, Taylor, Troy, Utica, Warren, Waterford, Westland, Wyoming, Ypsilanti, Zeeland Alcona County, Alger County, Allegan County, Alpena County, Atrim County, Arenac County, Baraga County, Barry County, Bay County, Benzie County, Berrien County, Branch County, Calhoun County, Cass County, Charlevoix County, Cheboygan County, Chippewa County, Clare, County, Clinton County, Crawford County, Delta County, Dickinson County, Eaton County, Emmet County, Gladwin County, Genesee, Gogebic County, Grand Traverse County, Gratiot County, Hillsdale County, Houghton County, Huron County, Ingham County, Ionia County, Iosco County, Iron County, Isabella County, Jackson County, Kalamazoo County, Kalkaska County, Kent County, Keweenaw County, Lake County, Lapeer County, Leelanau County, Lenawee County, Livingston County, Luce County, Mackinac County, Macomb County, Manistee County, Marquette County, Mason County, Mecosta County, Menominee County, Midland County, Missaukee County, Montcalm County, Montmorency County, Muskegon County, Monroe County, Newaygo County, Oakland County, Oceana County, Ogemaw County ,Ontonagon County, Osceola County, Oscoda County, Otsego County, Presque Isle County, Ottawa County, Roscommon County, Saginaw County, Saint Joseph County, Sanilac County, Schoolcraft County, Shiawassee County, St. Clair County, Tuscola County, Van Buren County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County, Wexford County and all Michigan cities and counties.